Massage Techniques Guide
Interest in different massage techniques and what they can do for us has practically exploded in recent years. The Massage Techniques Guide is here to provide information and resources for those interested in learning more about the many benefits that can be derived from massage and the different methods from which to choose. There are [...]
Types of Massage Techniques
There are many different methods and techniques used for massage. Some lists include close to a hundred classifications, although many are the slight variations of others. The following list, while far from comprehensive, was created to give you a simple overview of some of the more popular methods: Aromatherapy Massage Combining the use of Swedish, [...]
Swedish Massage
By far, the most common type of massage is Swedish massage. Pehr Henrik Ling, a Swedish medical-gymnastic practitioner is credited with its development in the early 1800′s. Ling’s work was based on the principles of tui na, a Chinese form of therapy that involves manipulating areas of the body to bring it into balance and [...]